My friend got me a plastic navel barbell, because I have a nickel allergy I thought plastic would be great. I put it in during the day and by night the top and bottom holes were BRIGHT red and pus was oozing out of it. I did change it to my old metal barbel...How is this possible?!Can someone actually be allergic to the PLASTIC?Was my body reacting to the plastic?
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Plastic is very hard to sterilise properly. It is highly unlikely you are allergic as such to the plastic , you have simply got an infection from bacteria on the barbell. It might clear up on its own you might need antibiotics from your doctor if it doesn't? I would dab the area 2-3 times daily with warm water salt solution on a clean cotton ball and keep it dry in between. If its no better in 24 hours see your doctor.
